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US government crypto wallets hacked for $20M — Arkham Intelligence
25.10.2024
According to onchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence, the malicious address currently holds about $13 million in assets
US Government Loses $20M to Infamous Crypto Hacker!
24.10.2024
Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence revealed that $20 million in cryptocurrency has been suspiciously moved from a US…
8 Months of Inactivity, Then Millions Withdrawn: What’s Going on With the US Government’s Seized Crypto?
24.10.2024
Blockchain monitoring firm Arkham Intelligence has reported that the U.S. government recently initiated a significant transaction, withdrawing $5.4 million from the decentralized finance (defi) platform Aave. This transfer marks the first activity on this specific government-linked address in eight...
Tether proposes boron-backed tokens to Turkey’s government
24.10.2024
Turkey’s state-owned boron miner estimates the country has more than 70% of global reserves of borate minerals
Government Lawyers Defend Nishad Singh Saying He Provided ‘Substantial Assistance’ in FTX Investigation
24.10.2024
Prosecutors in the case against former FTX executive Nishad Singh have asked the sentencing judge to take into account the “substantial assistance” and “exemplary cooperation” Singh provided to the government in its investigations into FTX when considering his sentence
New Privacy Bill Aims to End Government’s Grip on Americans’ Financial Data
24.10.2024
The Saving Privacy Act, aimed at curbing federal surveillance of Americans’ financial data, is gaining momentum. Backers argue the government has overreached, violating privacy rights without effectively targeting criminals. Provisions include repealing key financial reporting laws...
Nigerian Government Dismisses Charges Against Binance Exec
23.10.2024
The Nigerian government has dropped charges against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who was facing allegations related to Binance’s…
Nigeria drops money laundering charges against Binance exec
23.10.2024
Announcing the withdrawal of the charges, the EFCC lawyer reportedly said that Tigran Gambaryan was merely an employee of Binance
SEC lists crypto as an examination priority in 2025
22.10.2024
The regulator’s Division of Examinations specifically named spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded products in its priorities after their 2024 launch.
Bitcoin Adoption Reaches Critical Low in El Salvador Despite Government Push
18.10.2024
A new survey has found that bitcoin usage has dropped to critical levels in El Salvador, with less than 10% of its citizens using it to make transactions. The numbers are surprising to analysts, given the push that President Nayib Bukele has made for bitcoin in the country since its adoption...
India’s crypto tax is a gov’t attempt to ‘displace’ the tech — Lawyer
17.10.2024
Legal practitioner Amit Kumar Gupta told Cointelegraph that the Indian government’s stance on crypto reflects a lack of understanding of the technology.
Trump’s Bitcoin U-turn: How the crypto critic became a pump signal
17.10.2024
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump pitched himself as a pro-Bitcoin candidate, but not too long ago he said it was based on “thin air.”
Dogecoin Price Surges 10% as Elon Musk’s 'Department of Government Efficiency' Gains Traction
16.10.2024
Some market watchers expect a Trump win and Musk’s closeness to the Republican as forthcoming catalysts for dogecoin
Italy to raise capital gains tax on Bitcoin from 26% to 42%
16.10.2024
In addition to raising the withholding tax on Bitcoin capital gains to 42%, Italy also plans to remove the 750,000 euro web tax threshold
Only Bitfinex may get restitution in 2016 hack, per government filing
9.10.2024
Bitfinex socialized the loss from the hack and reimbursed its customers within eight months, but potential victims can still come forward
Only Bitfinex may get restitution in 2016 hack, per government filing
9.10.2024
Bitfinex socialized the loss from the hack and reimbursed its customers within eight months, but potential victims can still come forward
Indian Government Agencies Probe WazirX Hack as Exchange Seeks Recovery Path
7.10.2024
In the wake of a massive $235 million hack, government agencies have launched a thorough investigation into the…
Wealthiest Man in Argentina Praises Bitcoin’s Strength Against Government Intervention
6.10.2024
Marcos Galperin, founder and CEO of Latin America’s e-commerce and financial services giant Mercado Libre, shared his perspective on bitcoin and cryptocurrency. In a recent interview, Galperin stated that he believes cryptocurrencies will play a “very, very important role” in...
Peter Schiff: Phony Economy Must Die or US Risks Financial Ruin
6.10.2024
Economist Peter Schiff has warned that restoring a real economy requires letting the “phony economy” collapse, which would result in significant financial losses for many. However, he emphasized that the alternative is worse, as it would lead to the devaluation of money itself. Schiff...
US Government Seeks Forfeiture of 200,000 USDT Tied to Bitcoin Theft in Ohio
5.10.2024
The U.S. government is taking legal action to seize 200,000 tether (USDT), worth $200,000, linked to a major cryptocurrency fraud. The funds, converted from stolen bitcoin, could soon be returned to the Ohio victim after a forfeiture trial. Investigators used blockchain technology to track...